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  1. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Yeah I still think the same principle applies. Only caveat is that endurance runners are often not the best about warm-up, strides, etc. to get going for the short fast stuff. Would have to be disciplined about that and good pacing for all three attempts.
  2. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Having done both ways, I think the fastest method is for for everyone to run twice. Running once is easier because you only have to warm up and cool down once, but you will be faster overall if you break it up. Assuming everyone is good about rolling it out, staying loose, and warming up before...
  3. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    At the peak I was going over 150km/week and running a minimum of 16km/day. Did that through January and again in most of March. A lot of that was easy miles, but mixed in 2 workouts and 1 long run (32+km) and 1 mid-long run (~24km) every week. I work from home most of the time and do a lot of my...
  4. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Weather was not as bad as 2016 and 2017 but still warm and humid. 18 Celsius probably sounds delightfully cool to an Australian, but it sucked when most of my training was in sub-0 temps. Would have preferred about 4 degrees, but it was manageable with cloud cover most of the way. My highest...
  5. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    I'm in again. 5th consecutive Boston run.
  6. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    I don't have much advice, just that I have had a similar experience with warm-weather marathons and long runs, though not to the same degree. I think the problems all stem from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. I have not figured out how to take in enough fluids to replace what is being...
  7. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Thanks all! It was a wild experience, but pretty cool now that it's over. @CSteinhardt aside from under-training (which you seem to have a good handle on) it sounds like you are having problems with hydration, fueling, and electrolyte balance. There are dozens of different ways to approach...
  8. GreenMountain

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    Well the temp was perfect (5 degrees celsius), the torrential rain and screaming headwinds less so. Thanks to the good graces of @pv21feet I was able to spend the pre-race period in the luxurious accommodation of the gym inside instead of in the flooded refugee camp that was the athlete’s...
  9. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    I'm running Boston again this year. Hoping to qualify for NYC. Also doing Ragnar Cape Cod in May with an ultra relay team. Should be a good time!
  10. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    You sir, are a fucking animal. Nice work.
  11. GreenMountain

    2018 AFCCG: Jags v. Pats (Non-Brady Edition)

    It will act as a brace
  12. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Nice time, especially with injuries. If you have access to a rail trail or similar straight dirt path without roots or obstacles you could try doing speedwork there. You won't see the same pace as you would on a track, but it will help your form and lung capacity in the same way. Alternatively...
  13. GreenMountain

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    Love the Boston stories. It was tough again this year with the heat as everyone has said. It sucks when your good training runs are 35-45 degrees and race day is in the 70's. I made a strong push in my training this year, starting to get serious about it in December and peaking with almost 300...
  14. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Thanks for the info TTP. Unfortunately I will be driving to and from VT on Saturday. Looks like I will be doing my last 22 miler solo during a snowstorm on Sunday. Fun!
  15. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Thanks MB! I have been rolling, stretching, and strength training (especially hamstrings and glutes) throughout this marathon training cycle and it's made a huge difference so far. Up to 60-70 mile weeks and feeling pretty good.
  16. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Does anybody know if/when B.A.A. is holding their Boston prep training run this month? I did it a couple of years ago and it was great. It should be the weekend of the 25/26 but I can't find anything about it online.
  17. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Yeah I suppose there is a deterrent value in preventing that sort of fraud. The vigilante aspect strikes me as creepy, though effective. I agree that it would be better if BAA or a similar organization did the job this well internally.
  18. GreenMountain

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    On the one hand I get what he is doing. And sure, the top 3-10 finishers should be cross-checked, especially if real awards or money are handed out. But for the most part race cheating is inherently self-defeating and not really hurting anyone except the cheater. Unless you are a sociopath, I...
  19. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Good deal, man. Welcome back to the pain and endorphins. Team element is great for motivation. I did an 8 person Ragnar trail relay last summer and it was an absolute blast. Lifted me out of a training funk and met some great people.
  20. GreenMountain

    SOSH Running Dogs

    Just realized I never followed up with my race result. Short version is that the Tailwind energy drink is great. Much easier to deal with than Gatorade and I didn't need to take gels or any other food/fuel. Race conditions were pretty rough. The forecast was calling for heavy rain and temps...
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